1988 Vauxhall Nova 1.3L Petrol · 133 MLL
1988 Vauxhall Nova (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 70,088 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1297cc
133 MLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 70,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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133 MLL Mileage History
- 22/08/202270,067 mi
- 22/08/202270,067 mi
- 31/03/202570,080 mi+13 mi
- 02/04/202670,088 mi+8 mi
- 14/04/202670,088 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
133 MLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Vauxhall Nova (133 MLL) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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